Politics

Barmer Candidate Wins Election Despite Rejected Nomination

A candidate in Barmer secured victory in the recent election despite the rejection of their nomination, raising questions about electoral procedures.

29 Oct 2026

NCP appoints Zeeshan Siddique as Mumbai chief amid internal reshuffle

The Nationalist Congress Party has named Zeeshan Siddique as its new Mumbai chief, a move seen as part of Parth Pawar's organisational overhaul.

29 Oct 2026

Maritime Board (Amendment) Bill Passed in Assembly Amid Opposition Walkout

The Maritime Board (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to centralise decision‑making by reconstituting the board, was approved by the Assembly despite an opposition walkout.

29 Oct 2026

BJP Leads, SP Gains Ground in Uttar Pradesh MLC Graduate and Teacher Seats

The Uttar Pradesh Legislative Council elections for graduate and teacher constituencies saw the BJP secure six of the ten declared seats, while the Samajwadi Party won four.

29 Oct 2026

AAP Threatens Mass Protests Over Delhi Liquor App; Agency Cites 2024 Approval

AAP leader Saurabh Bharadwaj has warned of mass protests against the BJP government regarding the online liquor booking app, while the agency maintains the approval was granted in 2024.

29 Oct 2026

Akhilesh Yadav Mocks BJP After Varanasi MLC Defeat, Warns Corrupt Officials

SP chief Akhilesh Yadav criticized the BJP following their loss in the Varanasi MLC election, alleging a plot to manipulate the vote counting process.

29 Oct 2026

Sisters-in-law face off in Bikaner Panchayat election

In Ward 1 of Bajju Panchayat Samiti, Bikaner, BJP candidate Nakhthu Devi Chandel and Congress candidate Rampaari Chandel, who are sisters-in-law, are contesting against each other.

29 Oct 2026

BJP MP Vikramjit Singh Calls for Modi to Receive Bharat Ratna

Rajya Sabha MP Vikramjit Singh urged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi be awarded the Bharat Ratna for his unconditional services, drawing a parallel with Jawaharlal Nehru.

29 Oct 2026

Himal Southasian Examines Hindi’s Historical Roots and Present Politics

Himal Southasian has published a feature analysing the evolution of Hindi and its contemporary political significance across South Asia.

29 Oct 2026

Andhra Pradesh Reschedules MPTC, ZPTC Elections to Nov. 5 Amid Cyclone

The Andhra Pradesh government has postponed the Municipal and Zilla Parishad elections to November 5, while civic polls will still be held on November 1, despite the cyclone threat.

28 Oct 2026

Punjab CM Mann Visits Jalandhar Lok Milni, Shares Emotional Stories

Punjab Chief Minister Mann attended a Lok Milni program in Jalandhar, where he recounted several emotional anecdotes to the public.

28 Oct 2026

Delhi Govt Issues Warning Over Non‑Compliance with Open Jail Orders

The Delhi administration has warned authorities for failing to adhere to directives concerning open prisons, emphasizing strict enforcement of the policy.

28 Oct 2026